Check out the recaps for Bensalem’s away/home twinbill on Saturday.
SOL Patriot Division
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 11, BENSALEM 0 (5 innings)
The day belonged to Collin Williams.
The Radford University commit did not allow a hit in five shutout innings, striking out 13 and walking two. He faced just 18 batters in a 78-pitch outing and earned a win that upped Rock North’s record to a perfect 5-0.
“Collin Williams had a great day on the mound,” Rock North coach Matt Schram said. “Again, he was very efficient and worked effectively through a good Bensalem batting lineup.
“Our defense was solid, and we had clutch hitting.”
In a preview of things to come, the Indians put a pair of runs on the board in the top of the first. They used a leadoff single by Austin Stalker, a one-out single by Leor Kedar, an RBI single by Josh Huddy and a two-out RBI single by Jadon Tang to go on top 2-0 in the first inning.
In the second inning, the Indians added two more runs, benefitting from two walks, a sacrifice fly by Quinn Erlandsen (RBI) and an RBI triple to right by Kedar that put the Indians on top 4-0.
After Williams struck out the side in the bottom of the second, the Indians erupted for five runs in the top of the third. Shane Anhalt led off with a single, and a walk and hit batsman loaded the bases with none out for Lukas Mullen, who roped a double to left field that plated a pair. Will Scibona’s single brought two more runs across the plate – the second the result of an error. A fifth run crossed the plate on a wild pitch, and the Indians led 9-0.
Williams struck out the side in the bottom of the third, and the Indians put a pair on the board in the top of the fifth inning. Stalker led off the inning with a solo home run to right field, and the game’s final run was scored on a fielder’s choice.
The Owls loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the fifth – thanks to a pair of walks and a hit batsman, but Williams struck out the next two batters he faced to close out the inning and bring an early end to the game.
The Indians pounded out 14 hits off a trio of Bensalem hurlers. Stalker was 2-for-3 with a home run, 3 runs and one RBI. Kedar was 2-for-2 with a triple, run scored and RBI. Huddy was 2-for-4 with one RBI, and Shane Anhalt was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Tang and Mullen each had a pair of RBIs.
Council Rock North (5-0, 3-0 SOL) will host Neshaminy on Monday in a battle of the division’s lone undefeated squads. Bensalem (2-2, 1-1) will be on the road at Council Rock South on Monday.
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Non-league
HOLY GHOST PREP 7, BENSALEM 3
The Owls took an early 3-0 lead in the top of the second only to watch it disappear in game one of an away/home twinbill on Saturday morning.
In the second inning, Tyler Fisher drew a walk to lead off the frame. Nate Rice was hit by a pitch, setting the stage for Ethan Elwell who launched a three-run home run to left field.
That would be the extent of the Owls’ run production as they managed just two hits the rest of the way.
Crowell’s 2-for-3 day at the plate with a home run, three RBIs and a run scored led the Owls. Mike Kramer accounted for the team’s other hit.
Three pitchers saw action for the Owls, including starter Daniel McShane (2.1 innings), Jacob Brodecki (1.2 innings) and Jon Ridge (2.0 innings).
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Friday, April 8
CHELTENHAM 14, JENKINTOWN 10
The Panthers found themselves on the short end of a 6-0 score after one inning but came roaring back with a 10-run third inning. Nate Quigley and Sam Batiancila delivered key hits in the 10-run uprising.
Reserve second baseman Jake Sullivan had a big double in the sixth to extend the Panthers’ lead.
“Defensive standout Sam Batiancila had an outstanding game at shortstop,” Cheltenham coach Kevin Hite said.
John Ivory came into the game in relief and notched the win.
Cheltenham (2-2, 0-1) will host Springfield Township on Wednesday.
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